Cinco de Mayo Inspiration

Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday and a dessert table like the one below is the perfect way to celebrate.  With an authentic Hacienda flair, this table highlights the Mexican culture's flair for sweets.  Featuring an ombre cake, mini churro cupcakes, mini Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes, Mexican wedding cookies, and Jarritos or Latin sodas.  The soft pastel color palette of greens, blues, and oranges really tie the whole table together.  Love the blue glass platters and the lovely orange blossoms.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Real Party: Fiesta

My friend Payal threw a fabulous taqueria inspired fiesta this past weekend.   Payal created the menu and the amazing tacos, we'll be sharing her Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco on rnlMusings today.  While all the guests brought the guacamole, salsas, and add-ons pot luck style.  We ended the night with the breaking of a pinata, here are the details on the DIY pinata.  

On the menu:
The Salsa/Guacamole Bar: traditional and roja guacamole; Toppings: pico de gallo, mango-pineapple salsa, tomatillo salsa, pickled onion, red cabbage & zucchini slaw, onion, cilantro, & lime mix, and creamy Mexican corn; Tacos: tilapia and charred corn tacos, chipotle chicken tacos, grilled zucchini with Mexican cheese taco, & chipotle sweet potato and black bean taco.  The margarita bar consisted of grapefruit-habanero margaritas, ginger-peach margaritas, & palomas. 

~ All photos curtesy of rivernorthLove

Cinco de Mayo inspired bridal shower

Love this whimsical, colorful Cinco de Mayo bridal shower as featured on Celebrations at Home.  From the colorful banners, to the vintage Coke bottles, and bright florals, this bridal shower is befitting of this festive holiday.

{photos via Celebrations at Home}

A Colorful Cinco de Mayo Board

Cinco de Mayo is this Thursday. Here's some colorful, outdoors wedding inspiration for your destination wedding in sunny Mexico. Enjoy!

{Top Row: Trumpet Player, Cactus, Burnt Orange card with White Calligraphy, Mexican Wedding Cookies; Second Row: Blue Shoes, Chile Peppers, Tequila Bar; Third Row: Keys, Limes, Margaritas, Banner flags; Fourth Row: Chapel, Table, Red Doors}